25 healthy Christmas treats for kids

If you’re looking for some easy, delicious Christmas candy that’s lighter in refined ingredients, and maximizes more plant-based, whole food ingredients, then this collection of 25 Healthy Christmas Desserts for Kids will inspire you.

There’s nothing quite like cooking and baking at Christmas when you have kids in your house. The excitement that crosses their faces when they spy on a festive candy cane or ribbon in the shape of a Christmas tree is wonderful to see. I remember how excited my kids got when it was time to get out the cookie cutter tray to create my mom’s classics Sugar cookie recipe. Oh, how they loved rolling out the cookie dough (and eating it!), then decorating the cookies with raisins, chocolate chips, and sprinkles. Surely, these holidays must be celebrated! But it’s also important to balance their diets with healthy Christmas treats that are lower in sugar and higher in whole food ingredients for optimal nutrition and energy during the holiday season, right? That’s why I asked some of my favorite food bloggers to share their best healthy, kid-friendly Christmas treat recipes with you to inspire your kids (and you, too) to enjoy the holidays with more balance and mindfulness. These healthy holiday treats are 100% plant-based, include whole foods (Like avocados, fruits, legumes, vegetables, nuts, and seeds), and have less sugar than traditional versions. Plus, it’s fun, colorful, and easy for kids to make. And remember to get in the kitchen and cook with your kids this holiday season. Make memories with your children. You will never forget them and neither will you.

happy vacation,

Sharon

25 healthy Christmas treats for kids

the fruit

Dark chocolate covered grapesAnd the decorated cookie

Strawberry Santa ClausHolly Burton Pink persistence (as described above)
Vegan Caramel Apple Apple Microwave CupSharon Palmer, RDN, Vegetarian dietitian

Bar, brownies

Chocolate Chip BlondieJennifer Hunt RDN Jennifer Hunt Nutrition
Dates, oats and coconut browniesAmy LanzaAmy feeder

Peanut butter, chocolate and hummus barsSharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, Vegetarian dietitian (as described above)
Soft chocolate bars baked with soft oatsChristina La Rue, Love and enthusiasm

Balls, bites, truffles

Chocolate avocado trufflesLindsey Janiro, RDN, proper nutrition

Coconut Bliss SnowballKathryn Hackworthy Vegan sweets (as described above)
No-Bake Cranberry BitesShahzadi Devje, RDN, Deslicious RD

Mint Grinch PopsEmily Spain Nice pies (as described above)

biscuit

Gingerbread cookiesNeil Levelled NutriPlanet

Chocolate date cookies without bakingAnjali Lalani The Art of Vegetarian Gastronomy (as described above)
Christmas superfood cookiesAnnie Markowitz Vijani
Sweet potato cookiesRosa CT This healthy kitchen
Christmas vegan sugar cookiesSarah Grandomenico Banana beam
Vegan Cowboy CookieSharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, Vegetarian dietitian

Fingerprint Vegan Cookies with Raspberry Chia JamJess Hoffman Choosing chia (as described above)

cupcakes

Blueberry millet pancakesSharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, Vegetarian dietitian (as described above)
Healthy gingerbread cookiesKelly Jones, RDN, Kelly Jones Performance Nutrition